September 11, 2026
New Scholarship Supports Military Spouses and Partners
A new scholarship through the Chez Veterans Center is recognizing the often-unseen contributions of military spouses and partners who support their families while pursuing their own educational and career goals. The inaugural Skinner Family Foundation Scholarship was awarded to doctoral student Phoebe Mbuvi, whose inspiring journey reflects the resilience of military-connected families. Funded by University […]
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September 01, 2026
Resilience, Community, and Connection: Julian Garza’s Illinois Journey
As he prepares to graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Management, Julian Garza reflects on the resilience, community, and support that shaped his journey as a military-connected student. For Julian, one of the biggest lessons he learned during his time at Illinois was recognizing the strength he carried with him […]
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